The Extreme Nationalist Threat in Russia Growing Influence of Western Rightist Ideas |
|
Author:
| Parland, Thomas |
Series title: | Routledgecurzon Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Serie Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-280-11461-8 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
|
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $185.00 |
Book Description:
|
This book examines the nature of the extreme right in contemporary Russia, arguing in particular that, alongside a continuing tradition which emphasizes Russia's orthodox and traditional past, an increasingly important intellectual current is drawing on Western European neo-fascist ideas and adapting them to the Russian situation. This book examines this intellectual current within the context of increasing conservatism across Russia as a whole, showing how the new ideas have an impact...
More DescriptionThis book examines the nature of the extreme right in contemporary Russia, arguing in particular that, alongside a continuing tradition which emphasizes Russia's orthodox and traditional past, an increasingly important intellectual current is drawing on Western European neo-fascist ideas and adapting them to the Russian situation. This book examines this intellectual current within the context of increasing conservatism across Russia as a whole, showing how the new ideas have an impact right across the political spectrum, and assessing the threat posed by them and their proponents.